--- title: "NECS327 - Direct Access to Adult - Age Related Hearing Loss Service - Invitation to Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fad1562e-4128-4b33-ae26-0e1596f52804" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fad1562e-4128-4b33-ae26-0e1596f52804" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fad1562e-4128-4b33-ae26-0e1596f52804.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fad1562e-4128-4b33-ae26-0e1596f52804.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2019-02-15" --- # NECS327 - Direct Access to Adult - Age Related Hearing Loss Service - Invitation to Tender Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fad1562e-4128-4b33-ae26-0e1596f52804 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fad1562e-4128-4b33-ae26-0e1596f52804) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fad1562e-4128-4b33-ae26-0e1596f52804.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), acting on behalf of several NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), including NHS North Durham and NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-On-Tees, is inviting tenders for the "Direct Access to Adult - Age Related Hearing Loss Service." The procurement is open and follows the open procedure method, aiming to test bidders' capacity and technical competence. The tender period ends on 1 April 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1 September 2019 and lasting for three years, with an option for a two-year extension. The service will be delivered in the North East region of England and is valued at approximately £11.4 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in audiology and hearing services. Providers are encouraged to submit collaborative bids, which could allow for smaller or specialised firms to participate alongside larger organisations. The emphasis on innovative submissions further enhances the potential for business growth, as companies that can demonstrate unique approaches to delivering hearing loss services could be particularly well-suited to compete for this substantial contract. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for and on behalf of NHS North Durham, NHS Durham Dales, Easington and Sedgefield, NHS Darlington, NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-On-Tees and NHS South Tees Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) who wish to commission a Direct Access Adult - Age Related Hearing Loss Service. NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-On-Tees CCG will be the lead for this procurement process. The CCGs wish to encourage innovative bids therefore collaborative submissions are encouraged from providers. The CCGs wish to commission the service via a prime provider contractual model. The contract is for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 year period. The procurement will be available to view on the Proactis portal from noon on the 15 February 2019. The basic principles of the open procurement route will be followed to test the capacity, capability and technical competence of Bidders in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 Contracting Authorities must consider: (a) how what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions, and (b) how, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement Additional information NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with Bidders. There will be no hard copy documents issued and all communications with NECS, including submissions, will be conducted via the portal: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS hosted by Proactis. It is free to register on the portal but if you have any problems registering on the portal, you should contact PROACTIS by Email:Suppliersupport@proactis.com Website: http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index (Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:00). Additional information: NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with Bidders. There will be no hard copy documents issued and all communications with NECS, including submissions, will be conducted via the portal: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS hosted by Proactis. It is free to register on the portal but if you have any problems registering on the portal, you should contact PROACTIS by Email:Suppliersupport@proactis.com Website: http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index (Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:00). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85435cfc-d613-44d6-9a42-6687cd05c147 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,448,436 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 15 Feb 2019 at 16:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85435cfc-d613-44d6-9a42-6687cd05c147 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85435cfc-d613-44d6-9a42-6687cd05c147 15th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index - https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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